Detroit automakers agree to UAW request to shutter U.S. plants
DETROIT (Reuters) - The Detroit Three automakers will shut down their U.S. plants to stop the spread of coronavirus, bowing to pressure from the union representing about 150,000 hourly workers at those facilities, industry officials said. The Detroit automakers shares took a beating on Wednesday, with GM falling more than 25%. The Detroit automakers North American factories build their most profitable trucks and sport utility vehicles, such as Fiat Chryslers Jeep Wrangler, GMs Chevrolet Silverado pickup and the Ford F-series truck line. Ford said it would close all its North American plants after Thursday evenings shifts through March 30 to thoroughly clean the factories in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Meanwhile, other automakers in North America are still operating assembly plants.
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